Wow. 

The writing is phenomenal. Surprising similies, beautifully visual and funny scenes (e.g the giraffes, the foot, ....).

As for plot, characters, story: this is an ambitious novel with lots and lots of food for thought and I loved the first half. Cyrus is a fascinating character and the reader is privy to his thoughts, doubts and worries. The dream-sequences work well in adding on layers to his character. However, I felt some of the other charactery were less developed - their "POV-chapters" blending into one another, being too similar in tone, voice & content. Also, the ending fell a bit flat for me. 
 
But still.. lots to think about. 

Definitely worth the hype.